How To Downgrade From Windows 8 To Windows 7

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Since you're reading this, you're probably thinking about -- or have decided to -- downgrade from Windows 8 to Windows 7. Your motivations might be similar to the 12 reasons IT will hate Windows 8 that we reported way back in September 2011, or perhaps more akin to the five things to love and hate about Windows 8 that we identified last fall. Even if you've had mixed feelings about Windows 8, the journey back to Windows 7 is not particularly challenging, and a few simple steps will all but guarantee a successful downgrade with all your data intact.